The War of Resistance: My Expedition, My Country

Translator Liang had spotted Liu Ruihui, wearing coverall number 00218, downstairs from the hotel, and was considering how to contact him and pass on the information. Translator Liang's position was unique; whenever he traveled, two Japanese soldiers from the Japanese military headquarters accompanied him for protection. Therefore, in reality, only a few people could meet with him, and those who were prominent were considered important. This was also a key measure of self-protection for Translator Liang. For example, by providing intelligence on guerrilla attacks on Japanese transport lines, the attacks were always small convoys carrying unimportant supplies, leaving the enemy completely unaware that the leaker was within their core headquarters.

As Translator Liang pondered how to pass on the information, his direct contact, Du Yiming, president of the Lashio Chinese Chamber of Commerce, was similarly mulling over a countermeasure. Translator Liang had apparently withheld the information out of concern for his own safety and that of his subordinates. However, how could Translator Liang successfully connect with the operatives? President Du was also racking his brains.

In reality, Du Yiming held another crucial role: the head of the Lashio intelligence line. However, this role was known only to a select few, even within the Overseas Chinese Intelligence Network. Within Lashio, only his assistants were aware of this secret, and they maintained close ties with several branches of the network through a single line. Therefore, Du Yiming naturally considered all factors when arranging the rendezvous point and formulating the plan. Seeing that translator Liang was in a difficult situation and unable to find a suitable opportunity, Du Yiming had an idea.

Chairman Du, using the excuse that the hotel's wine wasn't good enough, said he needed to go to his nearby winery to get his prized collection. He hurried downstairs, nodded to the Japanese soldiers, and quickly left the hotel, heading for his shop. Approaching Liu Ruihui, he feigned dismay at the difficulty of leaving and stopped him, asking him to take him to the nearby Mingji Winery.

Liu Binghui was anxiously waiting for the contact. When he saw Du Yiming calling him, he thought it was the contact person and was happily preparing to take the job. However, when he heard that he was asked to take him to a winery two or three hundred meters away and to bring him back immediately, and that his breath was full of alcohol, it was obvious that he was not the contact person. So he made an excuse and signaled another soldier pretending to be a coachman to take him there.

This was exactly the excuse Du Yiming needed. He immediately slapped Liu Ruihui and cursed, "Damn driver, I'm flattering you by asking you to take me, and you're still complaining about this and that. Are you looking for death?"

Liu Ruihui had never experienced such humiliation before, and immediately angrily started to pull Du Yiming, shouting, "I was just feeling a little tired, and I let someone pull you. Why did you hit me? Is being rich such a big deal?"

"I'm rich, so what? You little punk, you poor bastard, I want you to poop today, and you have to poop!" Du Yiming shouted, attracting the attention of the Japanese soldiers at the door.

The Japanese soldiers' main duty was to protect the translator Liang, but they also frequently met with President Du, which also benefited them greatly. Seeing President Du arguing with the unknown driver, one of them immediately came over and yelled at Liu Ruihui, "Baga! No noise is allowed here!"

Du Yiming quickly said to the Japanese soldier: "Madam, this little jerk actually dared to refuse me a ride!"

The Japanese soldiers were able to understand a small amount of Chinese and immediately understood. They pointed their bayonets at Liu Ruihui and said, "Yours, Chairman Radu, it must be!"

Liu Ruihui knew that a little impatience could ruin a big plan. He had already attracted the attention of the Japanese soldiers, and the contact person might not appear for a while. He had no choice but to let Du Yiming get on the rickshaw. Cursing inwardly, he slowly pedaled and took Du Yiming to the winery.

After walking about 50 meters, Du Yiming casually said to Liu Ruihui, "When I come back, I won't pay you for the ride. You must make a scene! Someone will come to pay. Remember, as long as you're paid, no matter what the Japanese soldiers do, you have to hold back!"

Liu Ruihui's heart tightened. Could he be the contact person? Du Yiming said this and then stopped talking. Soon, Du Yiming arrived at the winery, picked up the wine, and took Liu Ruihui's car back to the hotel entrance.

Du Yiming got out of the car and immediately walked towards the hotel. Liu Ruihui immediately stopped the car and chased after him, demanding money from Du Yiming. Du Yiming refused to pay and cursed, "You little jerk, I'm doing you a favor by riding in your car, and you still want money? No way!"

Du Yiming broke free from Liu Ruihui and began to walk back into the hotel. Liu Ruihui, understanding Du Yiming's intentions, refused to let him leave. He approached him again, grabbing him and demanding payment. During the struggle, the same Japanese soldier approached again, kicked Liu Ruihui away, and struck him with the butt of his rifle.

Seeing Liu Ruihui being knocked to the ground, two overseas Chinese soldiers disguised as rickshaw drivers hurried forward. At Liu Ruihui's signal, they apologized to the Japanese soldiers and continued, "Taijun, we all support the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. It's just that this man just got in the car without paying and cursed at us. This is smearing the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere!"

The little soldier didn't care about these things, but the other party kept talking about the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, and it was inconvenient for him to continue to use force, so he shouted softly: "You guys, just leave here and keep your distance!"

Two soldiers helped Liu Ruihui up and slowly walked to the car. At this time, people gathered around and asked what had happened. Liu Ruihui and others quickly told everyone what had happened, and kept shouting: "They didn't pay for the ride, and they even cursed and beat us!"

At Liu Ruihui's signal, the two soldiers began shouting, "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Belt! We oppose riding without paying!"

After Du Yiming went upstairs, he poured the wine he had brought for everyone present and signaled to Liang, the translator. Liang, understanding what he meant, pretended to ask, "Why is there so much noise outside?"

Du Yiming deliberately acted nonchalant and said, "He's just a little scoundrel. I took his car and he refused to take me because the distance was too short. He was then scolded by the lady below. Now he's sending me there and bringing me back. And he still wants money? No way!"

Translator Liang feigned blame, saying, "Chairman Du, I have no objection to punishing the bad drivers, but it would be inappropriate to let Ozawa and the others do it. The Imperial Army is currently vigorously promoting East Asian Co-Prosperity Belt, and this matter might have a negative impact!"

President Du knew that this was Liang the Translator looking for an opportunity to go downstairs, so he quickly said, "What kind of trouble can a little punk like him cause?"

Interpreter Liang raised his hand to stop him, "I'll go down and take a look!"

Liang walked downstairs, Ozawa and Kameda immediately saluted him! Liang pointed to the crowd of onlookers and asked: "What's going on? -これはどういうことですか?"

Ozawa, who hit the person, immediately said: "Liang Sang, what happened was caused by President Du's failure to pay for the car ride. - Liang さん, President Du's rickshaw ride ってお金を払わなかったことが reason です." After that, he briefly explained the situation to Translator Liang.